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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
Showing times and prices for Dec 21
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
490 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Fast buses
Of the 15 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona Sants on Sun, Dec 21, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:30PM6h50
Madrid Barajas Airport01:20AMBarcelona Sants
$371One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM5h40
Madrid Barajas Airport03:40PMBarcelona Sants
$371One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM6h40
Madrid Barajas Airport04:40PMBarcelona Sants
$381One-way
0 transfers
10:40AM7h00
Madrid Barajas Airport05:40PMBarcelona Sants
$401One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM6h10
Madrid Barajas Airport07:10PMBarcelona Sants
$401One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM5h40
Madrid Barajas Airport03:40PMBarcelona Sants
$371One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM6h10
Madrid Barajas Airport07:10PMBarcelona Sants
$401One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM6h40
Madrid Barajas Airport04:40PMBarcelona Sants
$381One-way
0 transfers
06:30PM6h50
Madrid Barajas Airport01:20AMBarcelona Sants
$371One-way
0 transfers
10:40AM7h00
Madrid Barajas Airport05:40PMBarcelona Sants
$401One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €49.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €123 Average price |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 5:06 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 5:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h20 | 6:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:14 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 6:49 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h30 | 6:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 9:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 11:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $39 (€32)
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 21:59 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $39 (€32)
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona SantsYou can travel by bus between Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $39 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 20m
Cheapest Price
$49 (€39)
Alsa frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Infobus
About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own "BusSystem" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants can start from as little as $48 (€38) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants is $48 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants is 7 h 20 min to travel the 304 mile (490 km) long trip, with around there are 24 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants leaves at 12: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants leaves at 10: 59PM.
Yes, there are 24 direct buses a day from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the best Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services to Barcelona Sants from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants by bus is August.
You have options as you can travel from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants for bus companies Alsa and Infobus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies Alsa and Infobus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants depends on the bus companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants with the following bus companies: Alsa and Infobus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants with the following bus companies: Alsa and Infobus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants with the following bus providers: Alsa and Infobus.
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